Registered Nurse – Home Dialysis #435-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Owen Sound is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide training and support for patients undergoing home dialysis. This full-time role requires a current RN registration and at least two years of recent nursing experience in Hemodialysis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in patient education programs and demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills. Successful candidates will follow departmental CARE Behaviours and maintain a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum two years recent nursing experience in Hemodialysis.
• Demonstrated ability to execute patient education programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support for patients managing their home dialysis.
• Develop and evaluate educational programs for patients and staff.
• Function independently as a primary nurse for outpatients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team-building

Effective communication

Independent nursing assessment

Education

Registered Nurse Certificate

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Automated Clinical Systems

Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis System

Job description

DEPARTMENT: DIALYSIS (Home Dialysis)  POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND  UNION AFFILIATION: ONA  STATUS: FULL-TIME  WAGE RATE: $39.07 - $56.00

Reporting to the Manager, Oncology and Dialysis the Registered Nurse (RN) provides training and support for patients who receive their hemodialysis treatment at home. The RN is responsible for training and maintaining patients in doing their own peritoneal dialysis with the goal of promoting self-management of their chronic disease. The position is assigned to work across the Southwest LHIN, primarily at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and ongoing support for patients who perform home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient and staff education programs and materials.
• Function as an independent primary nurse for a large group of outpatients with strong assessment skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety and high-quality care.
• Prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs and program goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of dialysis technologies and processes, including the Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis System.
• Adhere to department CARE Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and LEAD Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and maintain a safe workplace free of violence and harassment.

Required Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Valid Driver's License (G class) with the ability to travel within the South-West LHIN
• Minimum two (2) years recent, related nursing experience in Hemodialysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of acute nursing principles
• Working knowledge with the Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis System
• Demonstrated ability to function as an independent primary nurse of a large group of outpatients, with excellent independent nursing assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient/staff education programs and materials
• Demonstrated effective communication, critical thinking, team-building and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
• Evidence of motivation to be an enthusiastic and effective member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores CARE Behaviours and LEAD Competencies and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent, related nursing experience in Nephrology
• Recent, related experience in peritoneal dialysis
• Certificate of Nephrology Nursing
• Adult Education Certificate/Diploma
• Working knowledge of the Baxter AK98 hemodialysis machines
• Previous experience with the provision of adult education; teaching staff new skills individually or in groups
• Previous experience in home peritoneal dialysis patient training